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In response to a question from Councilor Bettman regarding the Laurel Hill property, Ms. Riner explained that the language in the agreement was flexible, but the intention of the acquisition was for ridgeline open space. Mr. Klein added that the property would not develop without City Council approval. Councilor Bettman expressed concern that in five years a different City Council might choose to develop the property differently. Councilor Bettman did not see how a buffer on the Santa Clara site could be wide enough to protect an estimated 1,000 housing units from the activity at the horse center. She recommended that Mr. Defoe protect his interests. Councilor Pap6 said it was past time to develop a community park in the Santa Clara area. He read aloud from pages 202 and 203 of the Agenda Item Summary, which affirmed that the park was aligned with the goals of the City and the land swap was considered to have the same or greater benefit to the citizens of Eugene than it did to the developer. Councilor Kelly felt it would behoove all who were involved if, as the master plan was developed, a check-in time with the City Council was scheduled in order for the council to weigh in on the parameters of it. He agreed that it was past time to provide a park for the Santa Clara area. He voiced his reluctant support for the vote on the initiation of a Metro Plan amendment. He did not feel he had enough information to vote on the land exchange at the present time and hoped the council would learn more through the public hearing processes. Councilor Taylor opined that money was being wasted on the process and conveyed her hope that the public was aware of this. Roll call vote; the motion passed, 6:2; councilors Taylor and Bettman vot- ing in opposition. Mayor Torrey adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Dennis M. Taylor City Manager (Recorded by Ruth Atcherson) MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 12, 2004 Page 12 Regular Meeting